St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-27
WASHBURNE'S FUNERAL.

of the Noted Statesman at Chi
cago.
CHICAGO, Oct. 26-The funeral serv-
ices over the remains of the late Ellhu
B. Washburne took place at 8 O'Clock
this afternoon in Unity church. The
coffin was covered with mass of beau
tiful flowers, the most noteworthy being
a cross of ferns mingled with the flag
of Germany, testimonial from the
German consul. The front of the altar
was draped with the cOlOrS of the
United States. mingled with the flags
of Germany and France. When the
services began the church was filled
with the family and the friends of the
deceased, many prominent German
Americans being present. The services
were commenced by an organ voluntary
and the beautiful "Requiem" by the
German MaennerchOr. Prof. Swing, I'D
his funeral address, said:
Our country is called upon to give III, one
more of her faithful sons. Death, whose
the nations noblest children, and he has
bowed in obedience and will be with us no
more. One more form marked by intellectual
dignity and ornamented with the grandeur
of snowy hair disappears from home and
street and sanctuary. Descended directly
from the Pilgrim fathers, Mr.. Washburne in
herited the politics of liberty. His own
studies and reflection came to REINFORCE
this natural bias, and the moment he touched
the question of slavery he became dIsciple
of that truth which elected a president IN
1860, and which soon set the slaves free and
made each state in the union perfect re-
public. Here in this coffin lies broken
friendship which reaches from Henry Clay
to Lincoln and Grant, at all times Civ
inc and receiving that inspiration which
comes from the help of kindred
minds. The tomb only can separate
such men. Their hearts are bound not by
passion. but by similar great thoughts and
great duties. Having learned in the great
school house of his country how to think ana
act in political affairs, peace having come TO
the JUNCTION, Mr.. Washburne accepted the of
flee of minister to France. He was caught
suddenly in the tempest of war. MI. Wash
burne stood in the scene, not only powerful
in his own name and character, but power
full in the name OF republic Whlch was
known as the best adviser either Freedman
or German could find in such wild day.
The German empire requested the United
States to permit its minister to show the Ger
mans in Paris what kindness he COULD Thus
stood this noble man legate OF two mighty
states. This double trust was becoming, be-
cause there are now two Germanies, one
along the Rhine, the other on this side of the
Atlantic diffused over the land which had
been Mr.. Washburne's cradle and was his
own sacred country"
Prof. Swing concluded his eXordium
with the reflection that while Mr. Wash
burne had spent the most of his life
amid war, the evening of his day was
crowned with perfect peace. Among
those present in the church during the
services were Gen. w. d. Washburn
and John w. Washburn,O of Minneapolis,
brothers of the deceased, and Mrs.
Stephenson and Mrs. Holmes, OF Mime
apolis, sisters of Mr.. Washburne. Mr..
ii 40 do
the following communication from the
representative of the German govern
ment:
Imperial German Consulate, Chicago Oct.
25,-Hempstead Washburne, Esq.-Dear Sir:
Baron Zedwitz, the German charge d'affaires
at Washington, acting for the absent German
minister TO the United states, directs me to
express to you and your family his profound
sympathy and sincerest condolences on the
death of your father. In order to give fuli
expressions to these feelings l have begged
of the gentlemen in charge OF the arrange
ments for the funeral services to be allowed
to Law the German colors as shown by the
flag of this consulate, before the catataique,
and will participate i'll the services as the
delegate of the representative of the German
empire in this country. 1t will be gratifying
for me to think that you will accept these
symbolic acts as the tribute of gratitude of
the German nation to the blessed memory of
the illustriouS dead Yours sincerely.
BARON NORDENFLICHT,
Imperial German Consul.
The remains were taken to Galena to-
night for interment.
Sioux CITY, TO-, Oct. 26.-The death
of Elihu B. Washburne suggests page
of history which the Sioux City Journal
prints for the first time to-day. Mr..
WashbuIne was. appointed secretary of
state by Grant as temporary expedient.
The tacit, if not expressed understand
ing was that Mr.. Washburne should
hold the secretary of state office, but
not undertake to shape its policy, as it
was the intention of Gen. Grant to ten
der the place to James +. Wilson, now
United States senator from Iowa. Mr..
Washburne was appointed, but contrary
to Mr.. Wilson'S expectations, began at
once to effect permanent organization
of the Office and to make foreign APP
pointments. Mr.. Wilson thereupon de-
clined to consider the subject further.
Secretary Washburne was soon sent to
France and Hamilton Fish succeeded
him in the cabinet. This revelation of
a secret of Gen. Grants first cabinet
comes from Senator Wilson.